Billionaire Monk: When A Tamilian Renounced Assets Worth Rs 40,000 Crore And Turned Monk - An Extraordinary Tale Of A Royal Blood
Richest Monk In The World: Ven Ajahn Siripanyo made the decision to forego his father Ananda Krishnan's wealth and pursue a life of enlightenment as a monk. Krishnan has grown to be one of Malaysia's wealthiest people because of his father's wealth and numerous businesses.
Jul 22, 2023, 11:59 AM IST
Dalai Lama Birthday: These 10 quotes of the spiritual leader can change your perspective on life
On the 14th Dalai Lama's 87th birthday, reflect on the Buddhist spiritual leader's powerful quotes that can change your perspective on life.
Jul 06, 2022, 17:03 PM IST
Once a Buddhist nation, now China is involved in oppressing the Buddhists
China's religious diplomacy involves pervasive control of the CCP over every aspect of religion, from regular worship to conducting charity services, appointment and training of religious leaders to set several conditions on their activities. As per CCP ideology, Beijing has always pursued the idea of ‘national unity’ based on Confucian values.
Feb 12, 2021, 21:51 PM IST
India-Japan SAMVAD conference: PM Narendra Modi proposes creation of library of Buddhist literature, scriptures in India
Prime Minister Modi stated that the library will collect digital copies of all such Buddhist literature from different countries and will aim to translate them.
Dec 21, 2020, 15:58 PM IST
Badhir News: Special show for hearing impaired, 4th December 2019
This is a special segment for hearing impaired which brings to you latest updates of the afternoon. Watch this video to know the latest news stories of the day.
Dec 04, 2019, 16:32 PM IST
Rise of violent Buddhist rhetoric in Asia defies stereotypes
Buddhist mobs in Sri Lanka last week led anti-Muslim riots that left at least three dead.
Mar 12, 2018, 15:53 PM IST
US House condemns 'ethnic cleansing' Rohingyas, passes resolution
The US House of Representatives has condemned the "ethnic cleansing" of Rohingya Muslims and called on Myanmar's leadership to end attacks on minorities in the Rakhine state, in the stiffest congressional criticism of the government in the Buddhist-majority country.
Dec 06, 2017, 14:14 PM IST
Myanmar mob tries to block Rohingya aid boat
The aid shipment was bound for Rakhine, where a military campaign sparked by militant attacks had forced hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims to flee the country.
Sep 21, 2017, 19:14 PM IST
UN seeks 'massive' aid boost amid Rohingya 'emergency within an emergency'
Many of the new arrivals are hungry and sick, without shelter or clean water in the middle of the rainy season.
Sep 13, 2017, 15:37 PM IST
Dalai Lama calls on Aung San Suu Kyi for peaceful end to Rohingya crisis
The Dalai Lama has urged Aung San Suu Kyi to find a peaceful solution to the crisis in Myanmar and expressed concerns about violence that has led around 300,000 Muslim Rohingya to flee the Buddhist-majority country.
Sep 11, 2017, 13:23 PM IST
250,000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh: UN
In the last two weeks alone 164,000 mostly Rohingya civilians have fled to Bangladesh, overwhelming refugee camps that were already bursting at the seams and triggering warnings of a humanitarian crisis.
Sep 07, 2017, 19:33 PM IST
Force won't solve Myanmar's Rohingya crisis: Annan panel
The treatment of approximately 1.1 million Rohingya has emerged as majority Buddhist Myanmar`s most contentious human rights issue as it makes a transition from decades of harsh military rule.
Aug 24, 2017, 15:24 PM IST
Kill us here but don't send us back: Rohingya refugees
There are 16,000 Rohangiyas in India registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) but the total number is estimated to be 40,000.
Aug 18, 2017, 12:57 PM IST
Hundreds of Buddhists protest against aid agencies in Myanmar's Rakhine
Tensions have risen once again in Rakhine since seven Buddhists were found hacked to death in the mountains in the north of the state in July.
Aug 13, 2017, 17:01 PM IST
Thailand celebrates King Maha Vajiralongkorn's birthday
The government has instructed officials and members of the public to wear white clothes on Friday to celebrate King Vajiralongkorn`s birthday.
Jul 28, 2017, 08:52 AM IST
Australian population aging, more diverse, less religious: Study
The Australian population is aging, more ethnically diverse and less religious than in the past, according to the 2016 national census released on Tuesday.
Jun 27, 2017, 11:37 AM IST
Myanmar arrests second suspect in Muslim lawyer murder
A second suspect has been arrested over the brazen murder of a prominent Muslim lawyer in Myanmar, state media reported Saturday, as questions build over a killing that stunned the Buddhist-majority country.
Feb 04, 2017, 10:55 AM IST
Insensitive Cristiano Ronaldo angers Buddhists with social media post
Regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Ronaldo is a practicing Roman Catholic.
Oct 21, 2016, 23:00 PM IST
Myanmar census data undercuts Buddhist hardliner claims
Muslims make up just over two percent of Myanmar`s population, government census figures showed on Thursday, undercutting claims by Buddhist hardliners that Islam poses a threat to the dominance of their faith.
Jul 21, 2016, 14:49 PM IST
Thousands gather at Thai temple as police try to arrest abbot
Thousands of supporters of a wealthy and controversial Thai Buddhist sect gathered at the temple`s space-age headquarters Thursday as police made an attempt to arrest the movement`s elderly abbot on fraud charges.
Jun 16, 2016, 10:35 AM IST
